Valencia and Osasuna measure forces in the nineteenth round of LaLiga Santander, in a duel in Mestalla between two teams from the lower zone. Both seek to close in the best possible way a first round that is not very positive for their interests.
He Valencia started the day as fourteenth in the standings with 19 points, while Osasuna He has done it nineteenth with 15. In this way, the duel is of vital importance for both, since it can allow those of Javi grace drive a sizable gap with the landing zone as you attempt to look up and at those Jagoba Arrasate hit the table in the fight for permanence.
The two teams face the first of the two days of LaLiga Santander this week after having taken morale last weekend in the Copa del Rey. Osasuna won a valuable 0-2 victory at the home of one of the leading teams in the Smartbank League, he Spanish, while Valencia defeated by the same result Alcorcón.
With that extra morale, the Valencia seeks to continue on the good path in the league competition that began last day. After drawing 1-1 at home against Cadiz, the ‘chés’ achieved a very important victory in Valladolid 0-1 against another direct rival for permanence that they want to be the starting point of their escalation in terms of results this season.
No new signings despite the advanced winter market, and therefore with its short squad throughout the season, Javi grace will have the low of Gabriel Paulista and keeps the doubt until the last minute of Kevin Gameiro, beyond the absence of the second goalkeeper Jasper cillessen. Carlos Soler, in addition, has starred in a scare during the week and we will have to see how his ankle evolves.
Osasuna, for his part, wants the triumph at the Spanish serve as a turning point to turn your situation around LaLiga Santander. The Navarrese accumulate no less than twelve days without knowing the victory in this competition, since their 1-0 victory against Athletic an already distant October 31.
Take a step forward in Mestalla is fundamental, therefore, for those of Sweep yourself, which cannot be transferred to The league the good feelings in the Copa del Rey. The ‘rojillos’ continue with important absences in their lead, such as those of ‘Chimy’ Ávila and Adrián, but they need to find alternatives to add a triumph that gives them morale and confidence.
When is Valencia – Osasuna played?
The game is played today, Thursday, January 21, at 19.00 hours
Where to see Valencia – Osasuna?
The encounter can be seen by Movistar LaLiga (46) and Movistar LaLiga 1 (47), platform channels Movistar Plus. You can follow all the live information about the match on the website of Sports world.